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WINTER 2010 Career Planning Guide

AUDIO TECHNOLOGY

Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane Falls Community College
3410 West Fort George Wright Drive
Spokane, WA 99224-5298
http://www.spokanefalls.edu/

Completion Award: AAS, Certificate

Start: Fall

Tuition and Fees: http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/iCatalog/Fees.pdf

Additional Costs
Books$150
Supplies and Equipment$10
* Approximate yearly cost of books, supplies and equipment.
PROGRAM WEBSITE: http://www.spokanefalls.edu/audiotech
Program Description

The objective of this program is to prepare students for entry-level jobs and for self employment in the entertainment industry in the areas of digital/audio production, recording/live sound engineering and as broadcast and audio equipment technicians.

The certificate and first year of the AAS degree provides a basic understanding of the music technology/audio engineering field. Students learn principles and procedures of studio recording, CD production and live sound reinforcement. They also receive an introduction to state of the art software programs specific to the digital recording industry including ProTools. The first year also includes basic music theory, piano keyboard skills and the business aspects of the music industry.

The second year of the AAS degree provides advanced study and implementation of the above as well as intensive study of the ProTools operating system. Students will further develop their skills in studio recording, CD production, live sound reinforcement, song writing, and Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)/digital technologies for music arranging and film scoring.
Program Goals
  1. Set up and operate audio equipment including consoles and signal processing gear in studio and live sound applications.
  2. Understand recording studio procedures and techniques.
  3. Set up and operate PA systems in a variety of concert venues.
  4. Use DAW software to record, edit and mix audio for music and video production.
  5. Create MIDI arrangements using digital synthesizers and sampling software.
  6. Compose for and score video productions (commercials, video games, movies, etc.).
Career Opportunities

There are many pathways to employment in the field of audio engineering including work in recording facilities, postproduction studios and live sound venues. The increasing popularity of video games and multi-media production has led to increased demand in the gaming and web industries for skilled audio technicians well versed in digital and analog technology.

POTENTIAL POSITIONS INCLUDE: studio recording/mix engineer, live sound engineer, AV technician, editor, Foley artist, and MIDI programmer.

AUDIO TECHNOLOGY
AAS, Certificate: SFCC
Suggested Course of Study WINTER 2010
Consult Adviser/Counselor for Program, Planning and Selection of Electives
AAS
First Quarter
AUDIO116Music Basics for Audio Professionals 15
AUDIO117Introduction to Music Technology 5
AUDIO155Introduction to Recording 5
Functional Piano or Private Lessons Elective 21-2
16-17
Second Quarter
AUDIO113Live Sound and Location Recording I 3
AUDIO120Digital Audio I 4
BT107Business Communications 3
BUS102Math Skills for Business 3
MUSC114Contemporary Harmony 3
Functional Piano or Private Lessons Elective 21-2
17-18
Third Quarter
AUDIO121Digital Audio II 4
AUDIO151Audio Project I 1
AUDIO156Audio Engineering I 4
AUDIO159Business of Music 5
14
Fourth Quarter
AUDIO217System Setup and Maintenance 3
AUDIO218Digital Audio III 5
AUDIO255Audio Engineering II 4
MUSC214Contemporary Harmony II/Songwriting 5
17
Fifth Quarter
AUDIO205MIDI Arranging 5
AUDIO213Live Sound II 4
AUDIO219Digital Audio IV 5
Related Instruction Elective 3-5
17-19
Sixth Quarter
AUDIO206Scoring for Film and Multi-Media 5
AUDIO220Digital Audio V 5
AUDIO251Audio Projects II 1
AUDIO260Audio Portfolio 1
AUDIO266Cooperative Education Seminar 1
AUDIO267Cooperative Education Work Experience 1-3
Related Instruction Elective 3-5
17-21
98-106 credits are required for the AAS
Certificate
First Quarter
AUDIO116Music Basics for Audio Professionals 15
AUDIO117Introduction to Music Technology 5
AUDIO155Introduction to Recording 5
Functional Piano or Private Lessons Elective 21-2
16-17
Second Quarter
AUDIO113Live Sound and Location Recording I 3
AUDIO120Digital Audio I 4
BT107Business Communications 3
BUS102Math Skills for Business 3
MUSC114Contemporary Harmony 3
Functional Piano or Private Lessons Elective 21-2
17-18
Third Quarter
AUDIO121Digital Audio II 4
AUDIO151Audio Project I 1
AUDIO156Audio Engineering I 4
AUDIO159Business of Music 5
14
47-49 credits are required for the Certificate
Functional Piano or Private Lessons Elective 
MUSC166Functional Piano I  2
MUSC167Functional Piano II 2
MUSC180Private Lessons 21
Related Instruction Elective 
BT108Business Communications 3
BT272Business Correspondence 5
BUS103Basic Business Math and Electronic Calculators  5
BUS104Business Mathematics  45
BUS105Principles of Leadership 3
BUS280Human Relations in Business 5
ENGL&101English Composition I 5
ENGL&235Technical Writing 5
HS136Improving Interpersonal Communication 5
1AUDIO 116 may be substituted with MUSC& 141.
2MUSC 180 may be taken up to three times. If taking private lessons: first quarter select either piano or keyboarding; second quarter select keyboarding.
3AUDIO 206 may be substituted with AUDIO 256.
4BUS 104 may be substituted with any math course 099 or above.
Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. The information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.